Adrian, MI – Here are the local stories from the Inside the Cave Sports Update on Thursday…
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The Morenci girls basketball team reached the Division 4 Quarterfinal round of the 2024-25 playoffs, and are poised for another deep postseason run this season.
Head Coach Ashley Joughin has a roster that features many returners, and a veteran squad…
The Bulldogs begin their season Monday, December 8th at home versus Concord at 7pm.
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Madison bowlers took care of Ida on Wednesday on the road, with the girls team winning 30-0 and the boys side securing victory, 27-3.
The Trojans next match is Monday December 8th against Clinton at Ten Pin.
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The Blissfield Royals boys bowling team took-down LCAA foe Hudson earlier this week… 30-0.
Matthew Anderson posted a 239 and 242. Jon Cheney rolled a 214, Alex Kudlac had a game of 200, and Cash Moore posted a 219.
The Royals bowling team will host a fundraiser on Saturday, at Rich Lanes at 6 PM.
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The Onsted wrestling team defeated Madison, 48-33.
Onsted winners were: Connor Kish, Dane Harger, Zachary Jaquish, Color Ruttkofsky, Teagan Cunningham, Brody O’Neill, Jacob Ohlman, and Patrick Pangborn,
There were Madisson wins by: Iyana Borders, Israel Cabrera, Jaxon Kilpatrick, Cameron Coleman, Paul McClure, and Giovanni Briggs.
The Trojans beat Addison, 48-24.
Madison winners were: Jaxton Dye, Paul McClure, Mario Espinoza-Rojo, Krys Ramirez, Hunter Kurowicki, Alliance Rivera, Giovanni Briggs, Treydan Parker, and O’Shea Ramirez.
Addison winners were: Trevor Ohm, Jensen Copeland, Caden Olsofsky, and Mike Beard.
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The Adrian College women’s basketball team opened MIAA play in dominant fashion Wednesday night, rolling past The University of Olivet 82–42.
Hannah Lisch led the Bulldogs with a team-high 18 points. Both Morgan Babb and Aubrie Ickes posted double-doubles—Babb with 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Ickes with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Darby Lienerth also reached double figures, finishing with 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday, where they will head to Alma College for a 1pm tip-off.
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The 2025-26 MIAA Men’s Indoor Track and Field Preseason Poll slates the Adrian College Bulldogs in sixth-place.
The Bulldogs return a strong core of upperclassmen, headlined by fifth-year senior Asher Cousino. Senior distance standout Will Houvener is back, along with senior Ethan DeBerry.
Adrian enters the season under new leadership as former assistant coach Kaylie Laskody takes over the program following her promotion to head coach in May 2025.
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The 2025-26 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Indoor Track and Field Preseason Poll highlights a tightly contested field as programs across the league gear up for another thrilling winter season.
Adrian College lands sixth in the preseason poll after matching that finish at last year’s MIAA Championships. The team brings back several key contributors, including sophomore Alysia Townsend and sophomore Piper Pierce.
The Bulldogs open the season under new leadership, as former assistant coach Kaylie Laskody steps into the head coaching role following her promotion in May 2025.
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The United Soccer Coaches Association recently released its All-Region teams for the 2025 NCAA Division III women’s soccer season. After another tremendous year, Adrian College’s Annamarie Fosmoen was named to the Region VIII Third Team, her second All-Region honor of her four-year career.
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The Siena Heights men’s basketball team dropped a 56-53 final to WHAC opponent Northwestern Ohio on Wednesday night.
The Saints were paced by George Kalatzis, who poured in 15 points, including 3 triples, and grabbed 4 rebounds. Jack Olis contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds, while Nick Sobush added 9 points and 3 boards.
The Saints will return to action Saturday with a 3 p.m. WHAC home game against Defiance.
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The Siena Heights women’s basketball team dropped a 78–70 WHAC contest on Wednesday night to Northwestern Ohio.
Lauren DeWolf led the Saints scoring with 24. Jam Thigpen scored 19 points and secured 12 rebounds.
The Saints will return to play Saturday with a 1 p.m. WHAC game at Cleary.
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The Siena Heights men’s wrestling team dropped a 37-6 contest to WHAC opponent Cornerstone on Wednesday at the SHU Fieldhouse.
The Saints’ Randy Frailey delivered a clutch sudden‑victory decision, 4–1.
Later in the lineup, Brandon Rau added another victory for the Saints in a 6–1 decision.
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